The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-12
In THE LAND O. CAKES.
THE sCOTCHMAN AS HE APPEARS
ON HIS NATIVE HEATH.
The Charms of the Women-Views
of Glasgow Edinburgh's Stored
Fanss-Abbotsford and Relics of Sir
Walter-Temperance Habits.


immortal genius and proudly enrolls the
names OF three OF her greatest men and |
one of her most famous women, but 1t Is a
powerful and Indispensable factor in the
complex machine Of English politics, and
the most faithful auxiliary and ardent adj
herent of that crown which ever seeks to
widen its circle and tighten its grasp. The
Scotch are said, OF all people, TO be the
most royal and magnificent IN taste and
ambition, which may 20 far TO account Tor
their frequent ultra and almost senti-
mental loyal, to Great Britain. For one
must recognize that they are possessed OF
IN impacaole nationality, and that the
tacit obedience they give to the ipse dlxit
OF English rule is the legitimate outcome
of choice and desire. In Scotland, coun
try so different from England, TO see people
who physically bear no resemblance what
ever TO the Briton, II seems little strange
nj frst, even though we know their inti-
mate connection, to be so constantly re-
minded OF the allegiance and firm support
which she delights in owing TO and yield
ing TO the latter. Yet it is undeniable.
The railroad stations, hotels, cafes and
theaters are numcrously adorned with
flaming photographs Of the noble family,
and pretentious drawing-room is not
complete without q handsome steel en-
craving OF Victoria Prince Albert and
heirs, and many OF them include the royal
gcnealogy for several centuries OF all the
Jubilee gifts TO the Queen, those from the
Scotch excelled in number and costumes.
Recently quite deal Of comment was
INDUCED in and indignation felt regarding
the newly printed coin, which was voted
TO be m insult 10 the sovereign. II was
said 10 have created almost a riot in Scot
land, the people refusing TO let the gold
circulate until more complimentary
stamp OF the Queens features had been
designed upon II. / think they might
much more reasonably be ashamed of the
unjust paper representations TO be seen at
every corner and once allowed on the
pillars and in the vcs,ibule Of the
church. The patriotichymn Of GOD Save
the Queen" is TO them the most respon-
sive OF all songs, and, indeed, the only one
generally heard. The children yell it,
the bag-pipcs play it, the young lady sings
il and the soldiers march by II. IL has
been known TO be inserted in religious
service.
What an air Of pomp there is about the
Scotchmanl Charles Lamb was honest in
his adherence Of their excessive sobricty.
"Try hard as | can, he said, 81 cannot
like single one OF the nation II is un.
usual to elicit laugh from. them, though
Carlyle wrote an entire essay 10 prove it,
beneficial effects, and were Gethe's test
that men are TO be judged by what they
think laughable" universal IL would be
next TO impossible TO gauge the Scotch
man.
But probably it may he this very lame.
as.tf ..Nl MI MI a
pugnacily that has made pacific, pros
porous and contcnted nation, thereby be.
ing che rest beloved oithc British soyer
eign. They are known IN have bcttei
sustained reverscs and defeats than any
people, and are Injured TO an incredible
equanimity. which nourishcs them In al
absolute faith and raises them above ever,
yicisstude There IL something irrcsisti
BILE 20 me in these honest, free. candi,
. natures. Sincerity is their great inherited
talent Every one Of them Is Carlyle oil
q smaller scale.
scoTC1I WOMEN.
The women are possessed OF Fascinating
beauty. II has not been below the dignit,
OF historians 10 remark that Mays lowell
ness was the most potent argument II
favor Of her death However this may be
Il seems ~ II IL could not perish, and sh
seems to have transmitted 20 each OF he
countrywomen that aris,ocraiic paleness Q
complexion 90 is neither white nor brown
those superb arched eyebrows, aud IN
soft, silkcn, yellow hair, which does no
curl, but floats and ripples upon the neck
Their figures are 1.-THE and slender, an
there is that in their agile, brisk and liycl
step which makes the very heart bea
- t.ss o. kat ms Mi an
wood mmblings, mountain excursions, an
serene healthful outdoor recreation. On
knows that there demure faces would b
radiant then, and the grandest beauty
tame beside the merry, ingenious fash {
their deep blue eyes. What ravishin
costumes they wear! remember once
forgot TO eat nj table for lool
ing at the walters, who dispense
the dinner with ~ much courtlinc'
~ would have been expected Of lad!
They wore red velvet bodices, which LEI
a delicate flush 20 their check, and blaC
or gray serge petticoais, made with lon
train. Silver buckles are their only ornl
ment and plcntiiully adorn their hal
neck, sleeves and shoes. But there Is q
insuperable disappointment in store 4
the admircr Of the Scotch, and one fro
which never recovered. II Is In Il
sweet, lisping ascent which one hopes, bl
fails, 10 hear. After all the novels, poetl
and melodies portraying that delicioI
abrcyiation and soitening Of our blum
throaty language, one anticipates with IL
light the melliiluous sounds which VI
greet his ear. / did not hear syllab
spoken but ~ accurate, unhroken Engli'
az we hear in America. IL is a stran
thing, but was told that the hotel waite
broke themselves OF II on account of q
Americans, who had not 80 much diiiicul
In comprchending " ~ pleasure In lang
ing at them. IL is very provoking TO Ina
this pleasing impression 30 ruthlessly c
PEELED.
GLASGOW
Is tremendous manufacturing eli
smoky, noisy and damp. II Is situat
upon the CLYDE and does an immense col
mercial trade. II " curious 10 consid
how it, existence began, which was chic
OWN gio the bestowal upon II OF the cont
Gated propcrty OF the church by Que
Mary. II now numbers 5000 and Is 4
second city in wealth and population
Great Britain. Nevertheless, there are b
three objects Of interest In the city--t
statue of the Scottish Rustic, the csta
lishcd church and the lead factory. In I
last the cedar and the lead are both i
ported from America, utilized and &c
back again. The windows Of the chur
arr the finest In the kingdom, aud VI
the gift OF the Queen on her visit i
spring. Some parts Of the city Is noN
free from military parade, and the soldi'
are very picturesque in their plated Skin
knee boots and tall pumed hats. o
lady nid last summer that she saw
handsomest man she ever bchcld ut {
Queens jubilee, aud saw mono who co